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Lisman Family History

Lisman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Listman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lisman family from?

You can see how Lisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lisman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Lisman families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Lisman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lisman families in 1891.
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What did your Lisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lisman. 80% of Lisman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 638 immigration records available for the last name Lisman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 669 military records available for the last name Lisman. For the veterans among your Lisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lisman in 1957 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lisman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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